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Why Do We Say the Dog Days of Summer?
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, there comes a period during July and early August when the weather is hot and the days are long. Often during this time, people will talk about the […]
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How to Pronounce GIF: The Eternal Debate
The correct pronunciation for the word ‘GIF’ is one of those perennial debates that never feels quite resolved. Hearing someone say it wrong can be unsettling, and start a whole new round of discussion on […]
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Teams That Haven’t Won a World Series – A Quick Rundown
On November 1, 2017, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series. It was the first World Series championship in the history of the franchise, which was […]
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Why Do People Think the Moon Is Made of Cheese?
At some point in your childhood, you may have heard someone say something along the lines of, “the moon is made of green cheese.” It is a statement that has been popular for a long […]
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What Is Communism? What Is Socialism? How Are they Different?
You’ve likely heard about communism and socialism before, but how much do you really know about each political theory? What is communism? What is socialism? And how are communism and socialism different?
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What Is a Trade War? | Do Trade Wars Work?
Trade wars have been mentioned in the news a lot lately. Much of the trade war discussion stems from United States President Donald Trump, who in March of 2018 tweeted: “When a country (USA) is […]
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Why Is Tallahassee the Capital of Florida?
What Is the Capital of Florida? The Sunshine State is home to many big cities, and a few of them might seem like prime candidates to be the capital of Florida. Surprisingly, however, it is […]
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What Is Whiskey | How Is it Different From Scotch, Bourbon, & Rye?
If you mash grain, ferment it, distill it, and age it in barrels, what do you get? Depends on the details. The ratio of grains you use, the location of the distillery, and the barrels […]
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Why Do We Have Seasons? A Quick Overview
It’s been said that, “time will pass and seasons will come and go.” But what causes these seasons to change, and why do we have seasons in the first place? Some people assume that the […]
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The Ten Amendments | What Is the Bill of Rights?
When the American Revolution ended in 1783, the Founding Fathers of the United States shifted their focus to establishing a system of law and order for the new nation. They created the United States Constitution […]
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What Is the Electoral College and Why Do We Use It?
What Is the Electoral College? When you submit your ballot to select the president and vice president every four years, you’re not actually voting for the candidates. Each November, citizens are instead casting a vote […]
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What Is the Difference Between Mass and Weight?
For many, “mass” and “weight” are used interchangeably to refer to the size or heft of an object. However, these two words have different meanings and have their own respective units of measurement. So, what […]
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10 Facts About Sign Language Everyone Should Know
Sign language is an important means of communication for those with hearing or speech impairments. It allows for many to more efficiently function in their day-to-day lives. Sign language is also becoming increasingly more common. […]
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Amazon or Nile | What Is the Longest River in the World?
What is the longest river in the world? It is a straightforward question, with a slightly complex answer. For years, many considered the Nile River in Africa to be the longest, but as we will […]
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20 Memorable Winnie-the-Pooh Quotes
In August, 2018, people of all ages got a nice dose of nostalgia with the release of the movie, Christopher Robin. Many of us grew up on the books and shows based around the many […]